Wizards vs Cavaliers Prediction and NBA Tips - 8 February 2024
Last updated: Feb 8, 2024, 12:10AM | Published: Feb 7, 2024, 2:32AM
The Washington Wizards will take on the favoured Cleveland Cavaliers in NBA action at Capital One Arena on Thursday, commencing at 11:00am AEDT.
Led by the likes of Kyle Kuzma, Jordan Poole and Daniel Gafford, the Wizards are aiming to beat a Cavaliers side that includes Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland and Jarrett Allen.
Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Wizards vs Cavaliers game, as well as the latest betting odds and player props, are detailed below.
Who Will Win: Wizards vs Cavaliers
Using detailed computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Thursday's Washington-Cleveland NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Cavaliers an 80% chance of defeating the Wizards at Capital One Arena.
More: Wizards vs Cavaliers Simulated 10,000 Times
Wizards vs Cavaliers: Odds
The latest Betfair betting odds in Australia for Thursday's NBA game at Capital One Arena are shown below:
- Head to Head: Wizards $6.80, Cavaliers $1.16
- Line: Wizards +11.5 ($2.02), Cavaliers -11.5 ($1.93)
- Total (Over/Under 234.5 Points): Over $2.00, Under $1.95
Odds via Betfair are correct at time of publishing and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Betfair currently has the Wizards at $6.80 and the Cavaliers at $1.16.
The Wizards are listed as 11.5-point underdogs against the Cavaliers, with odds of $2.02 currently available at Betfair.
For the favourite Cavaliers (-11.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $1.93.
The Over/Under for total points scored is set at 234.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $2.00 and odds for the Under at $1.95.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Wizards (+11.5) have a 55% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 234.5 points has a 53% chance of staying Under.
The best site to place a bet on the Wizards vs Cavaliers game is Betfair, where you can wager against other NBA fans instead of using a traditional bookmaker.
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Wizards vs Cavaliers: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Washington at $6.80 with Betfair (5.0% edge) 🔥
- Line: Wizards +11.5 at $2.02 with Betfair (55% probability) 🔥
- Total Points: Under 234.5 at $1.95 with Betfair (53% probability)
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Wizards vs Cavaliers: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Wizards vs Cavaliers at Capital One Arena this Thursday has the Cavaliers prevailing 121-111.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider has full coverage of Washington vs Cleveland on Thursday, including pre-game predictions, expert tips, and live win probabilities.
Wizards vs Cavaliers: Player Props
Betting on Cleveland vs Washington player props? Stats Insider uses the best data available to project how each team's leading players will perform at Capital One Arena.
Kyle Kuzma is expected to lead the Wizards with 24 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists, while Donovan Mitchell is projected to finish with 29 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists for the Cavaliers.
Wizards Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Kuzma | 24 | 6 | 5 |
| Jordan Poole | 15 | 2 | 4 |
| Daniel Gafford | 14 | 9 | 2 |
| Deni Avdija | 14 | 6 | 4 |
| Tyus Jones | 13 | 3 | 6 |
Cavaliers Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | 29 | 6 | 7 |
| Darius Garland | 18 | 2 | 6 |
| Jarrett Allen | 17 | 12 | 3 |
| Evan Mobley | 16 | 10 | 3 |
| Caris LeVert | 13 | 3 | 4 |
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Wizards vs Cavaliers: Preview
The NBA match-up between the Wizards and Cavaliers at Capital One Arena is scheduled to start at 11:00am AEDT on Thursday.
- Teams: Washington Wizards vs Cleveland Cavaliers
- Date: Thursday 8 February 2024
- Time: 11:00am AEDT
- Venue: Capital One Arena
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise noted.
Our Washington vs Cleveland predictions have been made based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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